Iran abolishes visa requirements for 33 countries, including Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Agencies): Authorities in Iran are removing visa requirements for passport holders from 33 countries, including Saudi Arabia. The move was confirmed on Thursday following comments after a Cabinet meeting…
Turkey: JF-17 in – F-16 out!!!
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkey, facing obstacles in acquiring F-16 fighter jets and challenges with Germany regarding the Eurofighter Typhoon procurement, is reportedly considering the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder as an alternative, according…
Fiat Inaugurates First Manufacturing Plant in Algeria
Algiers (Agencies): Italian carmaker Fiat has officially opened its maiden manufacturing plant in Tafraoui, Algeria, marking a significant partnership with the Stellantis joint venture involving Chrysler and PSA Group. The…
Israel calls up female battalion for ‘special tasks’ in Gaza
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli army has called up the Israeli women’s Caracal Battalion for a “special classified operation” in the besieged Gaza Strip, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported. The paper…
China-Operated Pipeline Opens Gateway for Niger’s Crude Oil Exports
Niamey (Agencies): Niger is set to enter the global crude oil market next month, marking a significant milestone for the landlocked African nation, as reported by Reuters. The country’s military…
COP28 Breakthrough: Nations Agree to “Transition Away” from Fossil Fuels
DUBAI (Agencies): In a historic move at the COP28 UN climate summit held in Dubai, nations have explicitly targeted the use of fossil fuels, agreeing to “transition away” from coal,…
Vandalism Sparks Outrage: Historic Mughal Monument in Delhi Damaged
NEW DELHI (Agencies): An act of vandalism at the Zafar Mahal Palace in New Delhi, an 18th-century monument built by the Mughal Empire, has triggered anger among historians and the…
Tesla Recalls Nearly All 2 Million Vehicles on US Roads
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Tesla is recalling nearly all 2 million of its cars on US roads to limit the use of its Autopilot feature following a two-year probe by US safety…
Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami Appointed as Vice Chief of Naval Staff
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The Ministry of Defence has appointed Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff. Vice Admiral Bilgrami’s distinguished service career encompasses a wide…
Aramco to acquire a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (Agencies): Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, today signed definitive agreements to acquire a 40% equity stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan…